I recently logged into a third party Web site by using my Google account credentials. Convenient, but I’m now wondering what sites and programs actually have access to my Gmail, Google account, etc?
Got a weird one for you, Dave: I received an email from Google confirming my address as a backup and recovery email address for an account I didn’t create! Is someone spamming me or has someone stolen my identity on Google?
My Dad’s older and while he’s good on the computer, he’s not always very attentive. So I worry about him being scammed by phishing attacks and giving up his Gmail or Google password, which would be a complete disaster. What can I do to help minimize the risk?
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